Hmm did you ever try like johnson & johnson detangler? Spray it on the "dreadlock " and after a minute try combing through? Of course you might have to use a kitty bathwipe afterwards to finish the job, i dunno, but the detangler might help.. i know it works on my curly hair if I let it sit.. AND i used to use it on my Chow Chow I had.. worked wonders on his hair.. used to do it before bathtime on him so his tangles were none.

Dunno if it would work or not.. maybe another poster here will have an idea too!

and don't feel silly about kitty grooming questions.. we all know a key to a happy & healthy kitty starts at the beauty stage!